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title: "The Purchase of a Microsoft Licence Agreement"
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# The Purchase of a Microsoft Licence Agreement

Buyer: HOUSING & CARE21  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d048bdc2-a523-4284-9136-35a307c34ba8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Purchase of a Microsoft Licence Agreement" is currently being conducted by Housing & Care 21, located in Birmingham, England. This tender falls within the IT services sector and has a total estimated value of £212,500. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is set to close on 27th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2018 and will last until 30th April 2021. The aim of this tender is to appoint a supplier who can provide a suitable Microsoft licensing model tailored to the needs of Housing & Care 21's IT estate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software licensing and support. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to develop tailored licensing models and provide comprehensive support throughout the contract period will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the contract and its requirements, medium to large-sized IT service providers with expertise in managing software agreements may find significant growth potential by participating in this tender process.

## Notice

Housing & Care 21 currently purchase a large number of Microsoft licences for its whole IT estate. The licences are renewed annually within the parameters of a Microsoft directed, multi year agreement sourced through an appropriate distributor. The sole objective of this tender is to appoint a supplier to purchase the appropriate Microsoft Licencing model for Housing & Care 21's estate. The successful supplier should be able to support Housing & Care 21 in developing a licencing model, which supports the current estate as well as providing options for development over the term of the contract. Additional information: The tender can be accessed via the Delta eSourcing website https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ using access code U46M25ZW5Z

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baccb1e-ecdc-442c-b1b4-62e66d170a7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSING & CARE21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baccb1e-ecdc-442c-b1b4-62e66d170a7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baccb1e-ecdc-442c-b1b4-62e66d170a7a
  20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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